All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 63
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NewsSunday trading debate rages on
Calls to maintain existing Sunday trading laws have intensified after a broad spectrum of retail representatives voiced their concerns for changing the regulations in the latest edition of The Sunday Telegraph.
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NewsFisher's sells up to Sainsbury's
Buckinghamshire retailer Paul Fisher has sold two-thirds of his store to Sainsbury’s in an effort to keep his family business running.
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NewsSpar extends S Budget range
Spar has rolled out the second phase of its S Budget own label range.
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NewsSunday trading fears escalate
Fears of a permanent relaxation of Sunday trading laws have escalated following comments by communities minister Eric Pickles.
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NewsDeadline looms for minimum wage survey
Retailers have been reminded to share their views on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) in an Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) survey.
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NewsNFSP backs the Post Office on DVLA bid
The National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) has stepped up its support for the Post Office as it attempts to win the 10-year DVLA contract currently up for tender.
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NewsRetailer introduces electronic shelf-edge labelling
Rav Garcha has become the first independent retailer to install Electronic Shelf Labelling (ESL) in his store.
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NewsRetailers moving on a year after riots
One year after the riots, retailers are feeling safer and more involved in their communities, a survey has revealed.
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NewsGovernment urged to follow Welsh plastic bag model
In the wake of repeated calls for a plastic bag levy to be introduced in England, Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) chief executive James Lowman urged government to follow the Welsh model if a charge was absolutely necessary.
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NewsSunshine softens Sunday trading relaxation impact
The warm weather helped soften the blow of the temporary relaxation of Sunday trading laws
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NewsGet motivated!
Struggling to motivate your team? You’re not alone. Aidan Fortune speaks to leading retailers on how to get the best from your staff.
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NewsReduction in shoplifting and staff theft in stores
Shoplifting and staff theft in UK stores are on the decline, according to a new retail crime report.
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NewsC-store sales to hit £44bn by 2017
Sales in convenience stores are expected to grow by £10bn over the next five years
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NewsStrong first quarter for PayPoint
Cold weather and growing internet sales helped PayPoint achieve strong first quarter results.
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NewsPost Office changes
Neil Ennis talks exclusively to C-Store about the Network Transformation Programme and what the Post Office has learned from the pilot scheme.
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NewsSecond phase of Portas Pilots scheme unveiled
The government has unveiled the 15 towns chosen for the second phase of the Portas Pilots scheme as part of a multi-million pound programme.
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NewsGrants awarded to tackle anti-social behaviour
Ten UK communities have been awarded £10,000 each to help reduce problem drinking and anti-social behaviour.
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NewsEuroMillions draw expected to drive massive demand
National Lottery retailers have been reminded to be ready for this Friday’s EuroMillions draw.
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NewsParfetts launches new Go Local Extra fascia
Parfetts has launched a new fascia for independent retailers.
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NewsPost Office denies "getting into bed with Tesco"
The Post Office has quashed any rumours of “getting into bed with Tesco” and offering the Local model in all One Stop stores.